![]() The final volume in this brief run of Masterworks, this collects through Spider-Woman (1978) #50, plus three subsequent epilogue issues of Avengers (but not her appearance in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #148, which would fit right after the first issue of this collection). That doesn’t make this worth skipping this penultimate Epic Volume (especially with the final volume already available), but this line’s failure to collect its own Unlimited title across the very recent Volumes 22-24 is a case of a bad mapping that now can never be fixed (since Epic volumes have never been expanded). This version drops both Namor and Unlimited, still ignores Infinity Watch, and adds an extra issue of Fantastic Force. A prior trade collected the first three titles and Unlimited and not the two Infinity Watch issues. “Atlantis Rising” was a loose, not-entirely-direct crossover that ran through Fantastic Four, Fantastic Force, Namor, and (sortof) the final two issues of Warlock & The Infinity Watch – plus an epilogue in Fantastic Four Unlimited #11. This is a relatively rare example of an Epic Collection that collects less issues than a similar trade collection. MacKay is the author to perfectly walk that tightrope, and it yields a fascinating puzzle box of plot for our Doctor.įantastic Four Epic Collection Vol. There’s a way to build off of old magical continuity and established foes without being slavishly devoted to it in a way that is dull or alienating to new fans. It shows off just how good modern Strange comics can be. ![]() I wouldn’t recommend picking up this book as a standalone, as it’s all payoff for the mystery that was set up expertly in the first volume by MacKay. ![]() This is a third (and likely last) “Classic” Carnage collection, picking up in 1998 and cruising all the way through 2009 to pick up some of his modern mini-series.ĭoctor Strange by Jed MacKay Vol. I’m working on this Carnage Guide right now, I swear! It’s been a busy month. That means it’s actually totally fine to buy as a standalone book – that’s how it’s been sold for well over a decade! If you want to read the beautiful madness that is Kirby drawing and writing Cap, it’s all here.Ĭarnage Epic Collection Vol. This is a reprint of “Captain America by Jack Kirby” simply rebranded to fit seamlessly into the omnibus line. (For that matter, so was House of M).Shadow and Flame would have fit perfectly as another five issues in this collection. On the other hand, this is an exact copy of a prior Ultimate/Complete collection, which bums me out because it would be cool to see an Epic line of this title include some or all of Kitty Pryde: Shadow & Flame, Phoenix: Endsong, or Phoenix: Warsong – which were all extensions of this title. On one hand, I’m all for any recollection of the brilliant first two arcs of this title, which should always been easily accessible to new readers. For each new release, I’ll point you to the right guide within my Crushing Comics Guide to Marvel Comics to find out how to collect each character in full – and, if a guide is linked from this post, that means it is updated through the present day! Marvel Comics MaCollected EditionsĪstonishing X-Men Modern Era Epic Collection, Vol. This list includes every comic and digital comic out from Marvel this week, plus collected editions in omnibus, hardcover, paperback, and digest-sized formats. ![]() This week in Marvel Comics: Franklin Richards’ secret revealed, Gillen’s final X-book, Spider-Woman old and new, repackaged collected editions, and more! Missed last week’s releases? Check out last week’s post covering Marvel Comics Manew releases. It’s the 12th new comic book day of the new year! This post covers Marvel Comics Mareleases.
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